S.L. 327.493 Art. 4Eligibility for the Award of the Degree.

(1) The Degree shall be awarded upon the successful completion of a programme of study, comprising taught study-

units, a professional practice component, where this is required, and the writing and defence of a dissertation which shall provide an original contribution to both theory and practice in the area of study with the aim of developing critical thinking skills and reflecting on professional practice.

(2) Students shall comply with the provisions of these regulations and of the Faculty Professional Doctorate Degree Bye-Laws and shall also satisfy any other requirements prescribed in any other relevant statutes, regulations and bye-laws of the University, including applicable ethical, and health and safety procedures or guidelines.

(3) In accordance with the provisions of Statute 3, where the University, with the approval of Senate, enters into an agreement with other universities for the granting of a joint or double degree, then the Professional Doctorate Degree may be awarded:

(a) in the case of a joint degree, jointly on one certificate by all the partner universities and shall be conferred at one of the partner universities as agreed among them; or

(b) in the case of a double degree, separately by each partner university.